Colorless liquid with an irritating odor; [HSDB] Odor is pungent and irritating; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to make trichloroacetic acid, chloral hydrate, DDT, methoxychlor, DDVP, naled, and trichlorofon; Also used to induce swelling of starch granules and to spray and pour polyurethanes; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Hypnotic and CNS depressant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute pulmonary edema; "Can be habit forming with effects similar to alcohol." [MSDSonline]

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure

50 mm Hg

Lethal Concentration

LC50 (rat) = 440 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 75 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloral, anhydrous, stabilized."

Category

Description

Colorless liquid with an irritating odor; [HSDB] Odor is pungent and irritating; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used to make trichloroacetic acid, chloral hydrate, DDT, methoxychlor, DDVP, naled, and trichlorofon; Also used to induce swelling of starch granules and to spray and pour polyurethanes; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Hypnotic and CNS depressant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute pulmonary edema; "Can be habit forming with effects similar to alcohol." [MSDSonline]

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure

50 mm Hg

Lethal Concentration

LC50 (rat) = 440 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 75 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloral, anhydrous, stabilized."